IMSA United Kingdom - Consultants

• GKN Group Scholarship
• Honours Degree in Engineering Science, University of Exeter .
• GKN - Management development covering manufacturing and product development.
• EITB Fellowship in Manufacturing Management
• Production management, logistics, productivity improvement and consultancy
• 1986 - joined Jonathan Lee Recruitment in 1986 becoming a Partner in 1990
• Led the recruitment of 170-strong launch team for Toyota Motor Manufacturing in the UK .
• Managing Director of Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Led development of services in Executive Search, assessment centre design, psychometrics and retention techniques, and highly successful penetration into aerospace, defence and "lean" related markets.
• 2002 - Established Factura Executive Search consultancy as partner company to Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Recruited extensively across many industries for CEO, Managing Director, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Technical, Finance and other Directoror VP level appointments.

Mike is also the leading recruiter within the UK for Executive "Lean" professionals.

Steve Hicks

• Ford graduate trainee, BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Hatfield Polytechnic.
• Aston Martin Tickford - people and project management experience.
• Beclawat (Rail) - established a new joint venture.
• Adwest - Engineering Director - innovative new steering products.
• Melfin - Sales & Marketing Director. Led massive growth, became member of highly successful MBO team. Went on to secure key JIT plant business.
• Marketing of Innovative new product concepts.
• UK Sales Director at a key automotive business. Managed factory rationalisation in preparation for new joint-venture.
• Factura Executive Search - covering Executive appointments in General Management, Sales & Marketing
• Versatility, experience, knowledge of business and ownership.

Mike Woodhouse

• Graduate of Oxford University - MA(Hons) Degree in Engineering Science.
• Taylor Woodrow - Civil Engineer working on large projects - man management and project delivery
• Aston University - MSc Degree in Digital Electronics
• Sales & Commercial roles UK and internationally with Lucas Aerospace, Metal Box and ITT Flygt. Introduction of sole supply agreements with the UK Water Companies.
• Managing Director and Sales Director roles with UK subsidiaries of ITT and Tomkins - products, services, facilities management, M&E contracting, distribution to Utilities and Oil & Gas Industries.
• QinetiQ - Business Group Manager of Incubator Group and Director of QinetiQ Airport Radar: Launched unique. highly profitable international products and services into Communications, Aerospace, Security and Transport markets.
• Set-up with University of Bristol, and Non Executive Director of, 3CR Ltd, a DTI funded research company within Communications, Computing and Content, in partnership with major companies including Toshiba, HP, Compaq, Granada Media, STMicroelectronics.
• Factura Executive Search. Senior Consultant covering Executive Industrial and Academic appointments
• A champion of excellence in Customer Service and Delivery, building highly motivated teams in sales, customer service, R&D, scientific research and general management
• Successful track record in business growth, new product and service innovation, company integration, turnarounds and sales.